The struggle is REAL if you’re 18-24 years old and find yourself disconnected from good employment and education opportunities. Whatever’s holding you back, we can help you find your strengths, interests, hidden talents, and untapped potential!

We are committed to making job seekers better job seekers. All five service centers offer workshops covering a wide range of topics designed to do just that — from financial planning and budgeting to prepping for job fairs.

Through our partnership with the Michigan Small Business Development Center, we offer a variety of reference materials and access to specialized computer programs to provide direction and assistance to entrepreneurs.

Upcoming Workshops

Résumé Workshop: The Résumé Workshop offers information on writing an effective résumé. If you aren’t getting any interviews then it may be your résumé that needs updating. Come learn how to make the adjustments to[...]

Interviewing: Sign up for this workshop to learn more about behavioral interviewing, how to prepare for the interview, what employers are really asking, and get tips on how to relax and ace the interview. Also,[...]

Get inspired by success!

"I had never given a PowerPoint presentation at a job interview before. The staff at Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! helped me practice, gave me feedback, and I went into the interview feeling great. I got the job!"

"I was a little shell-shocked at losing a professional job I had held for a long time. The staff at Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! helped me highlight my skills in a new way, redesigned my resume, gave me hope and confidence, and helped me land an equally high-paying job at another company in the area."

"I came in looking for a better job to help me support my family. I left enrolled in an accelerated training program that got me exactly where I needed to be...working in a high-demand career for one of the region's best employers."